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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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